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be proud

VERB

plume

Synonyms

STRONG

boast brag congratulate crow exult felicitate gasconade overbear pique prance preen presume strut swagger swell vaunt

WEAK

flatter oneself glory in hold head high puff up revel in

Antonyms

STRONG

be modest deprecate

VERB

pride

Synonyms

STRONGEST

congratulate

STRONG

boast brag crow exult felicitate gasconade overbear pique plume prance preen presume strut swagger swell vaunt

WEAK

flatter oneself glory in hold head high puff up revel in

Antonyms

STRONG

be modest deprecate

WEAK

humble

Example Sentences

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"We are doing this for our citizens; we want Europeans to be proud of investing in European companies," he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Olivia said fans should "be proud, next year we definitely might do it."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“These guys have a lot to be proud of this season,” Kniffin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Lots to be proud of,” said Hall after clinching the second-round sweep on Saturday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Like, so plain and normal that it was something to be proud of?

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon